If you are a healthcare worker considering a move to Canada, Stratford is a wonderful city and we would love to have you.
Step 1: Get Free AdviceStep 2: Get a JobStep 3: Start the Immigration ProcessStep 4: Move to StratfordStep 5: You did it! You’re here! Now what?Stratford, Ontario is a thriving community of 35,000 people. Located about 90 minutes from Toronto, an hour from London and 45 minutes from Waterloo, it’s near enough to big cities for visiting but far enough away to maintain its small town charm. Tucked on the banks of the Avon River, Stratford is a beautiful place for a walk, cycle, paddleboat, hike, cross-country ski or snowshoe. People are friendly and are quick to return a wave or a good morning.
Frequently voted one of the prettiest towns in Ontario, Stratford has a bustling downtown full of unique shops and restaurants. Stratford Mall, Walmart, Giant Tiger and more provide more shopping options. Grocery stores can be found at both the east and west end of the city, as well as smaller, independent local shops. For coffee, there are many options from the unique to the familiar: Balzac’s, Revel, Alley Cat Cafe, The Livery Yard, Brch & Wyn, Buzz Stop, Coffee Culture, and three different Tim Horton’s.
Stratford City Hall
The Stratford job market offers jobs in manufacturing, hospitality, arts, education, healthcare and more. Stratford Hospital aka Huron-Perth Healthcare Alliance is a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Stratford area. There are numerous opportunities for healthcare professionals in a huge range of disciplines from nurses, physicians, personal support workers, lab technicians, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dietitians, etc. There are currently over 40 job openings listed.
Stratford Hospital
Stratford is known to be a cultural mecca with the The Stratford Festival as the main attraction. The Festival runs from May to November (sometimes longer) with an engaging collection of plays and musicals each season. The Festival is a big draw for tourists and the summer months see a swell of people coming to visit. Stratford Summer Music is also a big event with various outdoor stages used for an array of performances. And the fun doesn’t stop over the winter months. WinterFest is a family-friendly event that runs every January and features activities like snowshoeing, petting zoo, Rice Krispie square roast, facepainting, blacksmith demonstrations and birds of prey presentation. Lights on Stratford is a multi-location interactive light show that runs evenings December through January. The free shuttle buses make it easy to check out all the installations. At the peak of small-town charm is the annual Stratford Swan Parade. Every spring, Stratford releases its beloved swans from their cozy winter quarters back to the Avon River. The swans are piped down the street to the river bank by the Stratford Police Pipes and Drum Band and the event has become a fun weekend of family entertainment.